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December 25, 2016 Christmas
Sunday Mass:
Vigil 4pm; 9am, 11am
Daily Mass:
Mon - Fri: 9am
Morning Prayer 8:45am
Eucharistic Adoration
Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm
Confessions Available
First Saturday Mass: 9am
St. Athanasius Church
300 Haverhill St, Reading, 01867
Monday - Friday 9am-4pm
www.StAthanasiusReading.org
Facebook: facebook.com/StAthanasiusReading Twitter: twitter.com/StAsReading
Phone: 781-944-0330
Fax: 781-944-1266
Reconciliation: Saturdays 3:15-
3:45pm and during Eucharistic
Adoration.
Baptism: Celebrated the 3rd
Sunday at 1pm. Call to register
for Baptism Prep.
Anointing of the Sick: Notify the
office when a person is seriously
ill. Extraordinary Ministers are
available to bring the Eucharist to
the homebound.
Marriage: Call at least 6 months
in advance of your wedding.
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SCRIPTURE FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 25
WEEKLY OFFERTORY
Saturday, December 24 4pm Upstairs & Downstairs 6pm Upstairs 11pm Upstairs (Midnight Mass) Sunday, December 25 10am Upstairs Monday, December 26 9am Mass Tuesday, December 27 9am Mass Wednesday, December 28 9am Beverly Latino Thursday, December 29 9am Marie Duggan 6:30pm Adoration Friday, December 30 9am Joseph DeFazio Saturday, December 31 4pm Mass for the People of St Athanasius Sunday, January 1 9am Mass for the People of St Athanasius 11am Francis Antczak Memorial Mass
Bread & Wine in Memory of Lucille Cater
Please pray for our military and
civilians who defend our
freedom, especially: The 26th “Yankee” Brigade,
and 1st Lts. Ryan & Nolan Johnson,
US Army, Patrick Cavanaugh, PFC
Christopher Lewis, Lcpl Brenden
Amico, Cpl. 3rd Class Christopher
Donohue, Justin Whitmarsh, Pvt Michael Goddard,
Chaplain Tom Whiteman
Remember those in need of prayers, especially: Maryann Lucerto, Margaret Sumner, John Cadigan, Mary
Lou, Dianne, Bill, Scott , Dan Hallidy, David S Attachi
Family, Olga Calautti, Paula, Joanne Curran, Jimmy,
Charles Morrison, Frank F, Frank DelGreco, Barbara
Coffin, Ruthie, Richard Rossi, Robert D, Thomas D,
Andrew D, Richard D, Phil T, Jen M, Fran P, Bryan M,
Marion M, Anna Windels, Mary McNerney, Larry Y,
Denise S, John, Mary G, Shirley N, Carol & Frank, Deborah,
Patricia Maines, Justin L, Jay, Paula, Mike, David, Bubba
Toussaint, Joan D, Nana K, Sue, Remo, Katie Willenborg,
Denise, Josephine, Sammy, Bill, Guarino Family, Joan B,
Kevin G, Brian, Joe O, Cathy M, Cynthia L, Jill, Marianne
G, Dillon R, Mr. Blunt, Denise B, Ann Swift, Molly, Rob,
Guy, Denis Hebert, Babies Max and Nate, Mike P, Paula P,
Jeff M, Andrew R, Justin L, Marge Q, Jen M, Norma M,
Julie, Pat K & Family, Marie Brown, JDF & Family, Patrick
& Brianna, Rick Q, Trudy, Sean T, Dianne, Bob L, Flora T,
Danny, Dina Luongo, Tim I, Beth O, Anne Bernadette,
Caroline, Steve R, The Nowicki Family, Scott, Jon S, Trudy,
Carla, Patrick M, Matthew, Paula, Marie M, Julius L,
Barbara, Gil, Sheila S, Brian, Sue, Bob C, Kaitlyn, Rose,
Dom, Daniel, Ron R, Alison, Thomas Goulet, Paige Goulet These names will stay in the Prayer Corner until
Sunday, January 4th. Call the office or email
[email protected] to add or renew your
loved ones on the list.
Mass Attendance: 537
First Collection: $7212
This Week (Christmas Collection):
Clergy Health & Retirement Trust
MEETINGS & EVENTS
25 SUN Vigil: Is 62:1-5/Acts 13:16-17, 22-25/Mt 1:1-25
or 1:18-25, Night: Is 9:1-6/Ti 2:11-14/Lk 2:1-14,
Dawn: Is 62:11-12/Ti 3:4-7/Lk 2:15-20, Day: Is
52:7-10/Heb 1:1-6/Jn 1:1-18 or 1:1-5, 9-14
26 Mon Acts 6:8-10; 7:54-59/Mt 10:17-22
27 Tue 1 Jn 1:1-4/Jn 20:1a, 2-8
28 Wed 1 Jn 1:5—2:2/Mt 2:13-18
29 Thu 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35
30 Fri Sir 3:2-6, 12-14 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Mt
2:13-15, 19-23
31 Sat 1 Jn 2:18-21/Jn 1:1-18 Monday, Dec 26 Office Closed
Monday, Jan 2 Office Closed
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FROM THE PASTOR To paraphrase John Henry Cardinal Newman, to be deep in history is to cease to be secular. That’s because Christianity makes historical claims about historical events about a real historical person who, by being Emmanuel (that is God Among Us) changed human history. Actually, it’s more accurate to say changed humanity. This is why historical questions about Jesus Christ are always raised during the Holy Days. So below is some information from Dr. Taylor Marshall regarding what should be the simple question of the dating of Christmas: We can establish the birthday of Christ from Sacred Scripture in two steps. The first step is to use Scripture to determine the birthday of Saint John the Baptist. The next step is using Saint John the Baptist’s birthday as the key for finding Christ’s birthday. We can discover that Christ was born in late December by observing first the time of year in which Saint Luke describes Saint Zacharias’ (Saint John’s father) service in the temple. This provides us with the approximate conception date of Saint John the Baptist. From there we can follow the chronology that Saint Luke gives, and that lands us at the end of December. Saint Luke reports that Zacharias, a Temple priest, served in the “course of Abias” (Lk 1:5) which Scripture records as the eighth course among the twenty-four priestly courses (Neh 12:17). Each shift of priests served one week in the temple for two times each year. The course of Abias served during the eighth week and the thirty-second week in the annual temple cycle, which falls in the second week of the Jewish month of Tishri—the very week of the Day of Atonement. In our calendar, the Day of Atonement would land anywhere from September 22 to October 8. Since John the Baptist was conceived immediately after Zacharias served his course, this means his birth at the end of June, which is why the Catholic Church celebrates of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist on June 24. The rest of the dating is rather simple. We read that just after the Immaculate Virgin Mary conceived Christ, she went to visit her cousin Elizabeth who was six months pregnant with John the Baptist. This means that John the Baptist was six months older that our Lord Jesus Christ (Lk 1:24-27, 36). If you add six months to June 24 you get December 24-25 as the birthday of Christ. Then, if you subtract nine months from December 25 you get that the Annunciation was March 25. All the dates match up perfectly. So then, if John the Baptist was conceived shortly after the Jewish Day of the Atonement, then the traditional Catholic dates are essentially correct. The birth of Christ would be about or on December 25. Sacred Tradition also confirms December 25 as the birthday of the Son of God. The source of this ancient tradition is the Blessed Virgin Mary herself. Don’t you think people asked this question of Mary? So the exact birth date (December 25) and the time (midnight) would have been known in the first century. Moreover, the Apostles would have asked about it and would have, no doubt, commemorated the blessed event that both Saint Matthew and Saint Luke chronicle for us. In summary, it is completely reasonable to state that the early Christians both knew and commemorated the birth of Christ. Their source would have been His Immaculate Mother. Dr. Marshall goes on in his article to discuss how the ancient Church celebrated Christmas on December 25th long before the time the Roman Empire recognized Christianity. He refutes objections to the dating the Nativity to replace pagan holidays, winter solstice celebrations, or claims that the accuracy is off because of the timing of shepherd flocks. For that you will have to read the whole article yourself!
HAVE A BLESSED AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
_________________________________ Dr Taylor Marshall can be watched and read at taylormarshall.com. This article can be found at http://taylormarshall.com/2012/12/yes-christ-was-really-born-on-december.html His book The Eternal City also makes an argument in defense of the traditional BC/AD dating as being 100% accurate.
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2016 Christmas Memorial Plants
In Loving Memory Of… From…
Louis Adreani & Durante Family Mrs. Patricia Adreani Ambrose & Porter Families Ambrose-Porter Family Amirault, Fowler, & Silver Family Ms. Kathleen Amirault Michael Baltier & Eileen O’Donnell Mrs. Patricia Baltier John Barretto, Florence Finocchio & Luann & Jim Barretto Anthony, Louise, & Peter Rubbicco Farrell & Beckman Families Mr. & Mrs. Robert Beckman Mari O’Sullivan Grande & Beninati Families Mr. & Mrs. Guy Beninati Gerard O’Brien Lisa, Allison & Andrea Robert T. McNaney Ms. Mary Bishop Bill Brogan, Brogan Family & Mrs. Rose Brogan Spear Family Caiazza, Davidson, & Dee Families Mr. & Mrs. Donald Caiazza Family & Friends of The Canavan Family Mr. & Mrs. Michael Canavan Millie & Bud Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Cannon Dick, Michael & Stephen Canty R. Claire Canty Cassidy & Lyndell Families Terrence & Patricia Cassidy Cloonan, Shea, & Casey Families Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cloonan Salvatore & Josephine Coco Mr. & Mrs. Richard Coco Michael & Edna Manzelli Phyllis & Thomas Greer Mr. & Mrs. Gary Collymore McCurley & Colorusso Family & Kathie Enos Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Colorusso Josie & Patsy Virolo, Catherine & Earl Conrad Mr. & Mrs. James Conrad Grace Salvo, Earl Conrad, Jr. & Joe & Joey Dukeman John Austin Corbett, Joan Corbett, & Ben Antonellis Mr. & Mrs. John Corbett Helen Concannon Coveney & Shirley Coveney Mr. William Coveney Mary Collins & Nancy Mr. & Mrs. Barry Craven Mom, Diane, Bob, & Red Ms. Evelyn Croce John Cronin Mrs. John Cronin Martin & Mae Crosby & Helen Spear Mr. & Mrs. Richard Crosby Frank Cummings Mrs. Mary Cummings Armstrong Family Mr. & Mrs. Dino Cuscuna Delacy, Murray, & McNerney Families Mrs. Rosemarie Delacy Leonard & D’Entremont Families Mr. & Mrs. Roger D’Entremont Edwin J. d’Entremont, Jr., Jacqueline M. Mr. & Mrs. Gary d’Entremont d’Entremont, Comeau Family & James Carlson DelGreco & Caterino Families Mr. & Mrs. Peter DelGreco Carol Deroo, Robert Deroo, & Mr. & Mrs. Richard Deroo Don & Margaret Jackson Max Dluznieski Mrs. Max Dluznieski Peter Doherty Mrs. Judith Doherty Russell Doherty, Sr., Manuel & Odette Mr. & Mrs. Russell Doherty, Jr. Rezendes, Fr. A. Paul Gallivan, Dr. Gerold Bernstein, & Rezendes & Mendonca Families
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Joseph DeLai & Thomas Meaney Mrs. Noreen Delai Arthur Doucette, Eli & Mary Doucette, Mary Doucette Gaetano & Lucia Angiuoni, Kenneth Morse, & Anna & Joseph Casey James Flaherty & Catherine Flaherty Mr. & Mrs. Paul Flaherty Mamie & Maurice Ferrari, Carmine & Maria Mr. & Mrs. Robert Ferrari Parziale, Kay & Ralph Ciampa, Connie & Neil Restani, Leo Belmonte & Domenic Ferrari, Chris Ferrari, & Ralph Ciampa, Jr. Bob Gibbons Helen, Danny & Jen Mr. & Mrs. George Whittier & Mr. & Mrs. Frank Goddard, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Goddard Mr. George Grande Mrs. George Grande The Guariglia & Eble Families Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Guariglia, Jr. Richard Hanley Barbara Hanley Sophie & Mark Tommesen & Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Hardy Hope & Arthur Hardy Fred, Mary, & Richard Golding, Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Harkins Gertrude & Edward Harkins, & Edward Purchase Paul & Bill Monahan, Vito Bono, Mr. & Mrs. Paul Heithaus James & Catherine McFadyen, Joseph & Jean Gould, & Joseph & Mary Jean Heithaus Jean Hoyt Mr. Mark Hoyt Pat Hurford Mr. Robert Hurford Ralph & Helen Imbriano & Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Imbriano Herb & Phyllis Hall Charles Scott Mr. & Mrs. Tod Jacobs Our Departed Loved Ones Mr. & Mrs. Robert Jutras Julia & Giulo Russo, Vern & John Kaper, & Mr. & Mrs. Frank Kaper Jackie & Mario Izzi Mary H. Kearns, Lawrence M. Kearns, Ms. Ellen Kearns Philip J. Kearns, & Daniel F. Kearns Pasquale & Anne Ventola Dianne, Robert, & Nicole Kendall Ken & Jackie LaCroix, Rose Kennedy, & Mr. & Mrs. Dennis LaCroix George & Mary Hanley Thomas & Katherine Leahy Dr. & Mrs. Brian Leahy Leo & Lucy Bertoncini, Bob Bertoncini, & Mr. & Mrs. Douglas MacAllister Clara Scalesse Gerald MacDonald Mrs. Gerald MacDonald Joe Maggiore, & Herlihy & Maggiore Families Mr. Joseph Maggiore Church Family, Manzelli Family, Eileen McElroy, Mr. & Mrs. George Manzelli George Manzelli, Jr., & Charlie Smith Pacifico & Josephine, Emilio Sr. & Josephine, Mr. & Mrs. Enrico Marotta Amabile & Edna, Enrico & Angelo, Michele & Genesia, & Filomena & Michael Joseph McGillicuddy, Peter & Kate McHugh, & Mrs. Eileen McGillicuddy Kathleen Bartlett
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George McGurn Mr. & Mrs. Ross McGurn McNamara & White Families Daniel & Mary McNamara Richard J. McNeil, Jr.,Tassinari, Mrs. Gloria McNeil McNeil & Elia Families Monagle & Guari Families William & Janet Monagle Morrison & Bourque Families Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Morrison Simonelli & Moscaviello Families Mr. & Mrs. Salvatore Moscariello Kevin J. Mulvey Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Mulvey Lawrence & Anne Richard Mr. & Mrs. John Nawoichyk John & Stella Nawoichyk Lorraine Anthony, Stella Callahan, & Joanne Menkello Richard & Frederick Nelson Mrs. Delia Nelson Ellen Violet Nowicki & Mr. & Mrs. Brian Nowicki Nowicki & Marazzo Families Harold & Katherine O’Brien & Mr. & Mrs. Robert O’Brien John & Marion Flaherty Arthur & Carmella Montuori Mr. & Mrs. Thomas O’Rourke Bernard ,Florence & Daniel O’Rourke Dorothy & John DioGuardi Mary & Daniel Tobin Louis & Mildred Tosches Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Ottariano Albert & Mary Ottariano Perry & Gillespie Families Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Perry Peters & Benjamin Families Mr. & Mrs. Reginald Peters Pierce & Wobecky Familes Mrs. Janet Pierce Joseph Prew Mrs. Rita Prew Edna & Armand Pomerleau Their Family with Love Yolinda Barroso, Joseph Barroso, & Paul & Lilia Rios Octavio Druetto John, Theresa & Richard Rizzo & Marie Rizzo Michael Turcketta Edgar Robichaud, Rudolph Robichaud, & Mr. & Mrs. Philip Robichaud Dr. & Mrs. Francis Tanabe David, Nancy, & Louis Roffi Mrs. David Roffi Jim Rogers The Rogers Family Edmund & Kathryn Spang Elinor Rogers Joseph Ronan & Nora Angelo Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ronan Jeannine Ryan Mr. Thomas Ryan Jean Francesconi Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Santosuosso Alfred & Dorothy Santosuosso Lombardo & Savio Families Richard & Lucille John Wall, Joan & Frank Madden, Mr. & Mrs. Martin Schmidt Carly Imberowicz, Jason Proteau,& Wileen & Arnold Schmidt Donald Savage The Seigal & Savage Families William Silva, Sr. Bernard & Yvonne Silva Golini, Eardley & Basso Families Mr. & Mrs. Donald Golini Sal”Sully Moscariello & PeterDoherty Phil & Dottye Vaccaro
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St. Athanasius Parish Outreach
We are expanding our outreach efforts so that we
may better assist those in our community who may
need a helping hand in a variety of ways. We are
looking for volunteers who would be willing to assist
in the following ways:
♦ Drive parishioners to church
♦ Prepare meals
♦ Visit parishioners who may be unable to attend
church
♦ Bake desserts for the Sawtelle Hospice House
Please let us know if you can provide any of these
important services. If you are already on the Hospice
House dessert list, you do not need to volunteer for
that effort again since we already have your contact
information. Please contact Ellen Terry at
[email protected] or 781-944-5431 to volunteer
for any of these programs. THANK YOU!
Please Join Us!
First Saturday Mass
For the Blessed Mother
Saturday, January 7
9am
Join us for Eucharistic
Adoration at
St. Athanasius Every Thursday
from
6:30-7:30pm
With Confession
Donation Opportunities for
Special Items
Heating Oil (1 week) $500.00
1 Month of Altar candles $100.00
Flowers for the week $50.00
Bread & Wine for the week $40.00
CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL OFFERING GIFTS TOWARDS CHRISTMAS ALTAR PLANTS & SHUT-INS PLANTS
From the following Parishoners… Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Amico, Sr. Joanne Janvrin Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Bastiani Mr. & Mrs. Paul Joyal Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Beaupre Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Lee Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Boyle Mr. & Mrs. Aaren Lonks Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Cain Mr. & Mrs. William McElhiney,Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Cameron Mr. & Mrs. George McKenna Mr. & Mrs. David Comerford Paulina & Kinga Mierzejewski Mr. & Mrs. Harry Curtis Mr. & Mrs. Robert Owen Mr. & Mrs. Don Dehart Kenneth & Janet Ring Mr. & Mrs. Damian Dell’anno Mr. & Mrs. Shawn Sullivan Mr. & Mrs. Robert Filipek Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Surette Mr. & Mrs. Richard Finnegan Mr. Jason Surette Mr. Frank Tran Mr. & Mrs. Steven Wadzinski
Thank You
A special thank you to a parishioner who made and
anonymous donation of $200 for heating oil.
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ST. ATHANASIUS AND ST. AGNES YOUTH MINISTRY
BRAD AGOSTINELLI - YOUTH MINISTRY
• New Year's Eve Countdown Party at Sanborn
ο On Saturday, 12/31 at 11am-12:30pm we'll be
bringing a group to Sanborn Place to spend time with our elderly brothers and sisters to celebrate the New
Year. Middle and high schoolers and adult volunteers
can contact Brad by Monday, to sign up to participate.
ο Date: Saturday, 12/31 at 11am-12:30pm
ο Location: Sanborn Place in Reading
• Cor Unum Meal Center
ο Our next visits to serve dinner at Cor Unum Meal
Center in Lawrence are on Saturdays 1/28/17, 2/25,
3/25, 4/29, and 5/27. These trips are open to ages 13 and up.
ο Meet at 3:15pm in the St. Athanasius Parish Center
and return around 7 or 8pm.
ο PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD ONE WEEK BEFOREHAND.
SPACE IS LIMITED. • Remind ο We have started a group communication program
using text messaging called Remind. Get youth
ministry updates via texts right to your phone. Your cell phone number will not be known.
ο To get started, text @stasyouth to the number 81010
and follow the instructions. • Social media ο Follow us on Instagram @saintasyouth or like us on
Facebook at St. Athanasius and St. Agnes Youth
Ministry. • Music ministry ο Musicians and singers are wanted! Any middle or high
schoolers who sing or play an instrument are invited
to participate in the Mass choir at St. Athanasius. Please contact Music Director John Donovan for more
information: [email protected]. Brad Agostinelli
Youth Minister St. Athanasius Catholic Church - Archdiocese of Boston
Cell: 585-200-2831 Office: 781-944-0330
[email protected] www.stathanasiusreading.org
Photos from the Christmas Pageant
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St Joseph School Accepting
Registration
Saint Joseph Elementary School in Wakefield is
currently accepting registration for our 3/4 day, and
full day Early Childhood Program, full day
kindergarten and Grades one through Grade 8.
Registration forms are located on our website
stjosephschoolwakefield.org Please contact Alayne
Flynn or Dr. Joseph Sullivan for further information
at 781-245-2081 or the Early Childhood Program
781-245-0796.
Meals on Wheels Drivers Needed Mystic Valley Elder Services Meals on Wheels Drivers deliver healthy meals every weekday to elders and adults living with disabilities, many of whom are homebound. Our drivers provide a nutritious meal, but also a safety check and critical social contact. The few moments of kindness that our drivers provide make this service so much more than just a meal. Additional drivers are needed to meet the increased number of meal recipients. If you are interested in giving back to your community through this part-time job, please apply today. Call Eliana at 781-324-7705 ext. 598 or visit our website www.mves.org/joinus.
Hours: 10-1 PM Rate: $12/hour + $0.54/mile
A Message from SHINE (Service the Health
Insurance Needs of Everyone…on Medicare)
It is almost here…Medicare’s Annual Open
Enrollment
It’s that time of the year again! If you have a
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan or a Medicare
Advantage Plan (HMO, PPO), you should be receiving
information from your plan by the end of September.
It is important to read and save this information
because it explains the changes in your plan for
2017.
During Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment (October
15 – December7), you will have a chance to change
your plan for next year. If you never had a drug plan,
this is your opportunity to join one. SHINE
Counselors can help you understand your plan
changes, as well as explain other options you may
have. SHINE counselors offer free, confidential
counseling on all aspects of Medicare and related
programs. Contact your local Senior Center for an
appointment. You may also call the Regional SHINE
office at Mystic Valley Elder Services at 781-388-
4845. Appointments are limited in all locations so
make your appointment soon. Please bring your
Medicare card and list of prescription medications
with you to your appointment.
Become a Hospice Volunteer “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in
the service of others.” -Mahatma Gandhi
All Care Hospice is currently seeking caring,
compassionate people to offer comfort and support
to our patients and families. As part of the care
team, volunteers serve a vital role in affecting the
quality of our patients’ lives. Each volunteer
opportunity is unique and varies depending on the
needs of the patient and family as well as the
volunteer’s availability and interests. Patient care
may include providing companionship through
conversation, reading aloud, reminiscing, or even
just holding their hand. Other duties help alleviate
stress for the caregiver such as running errands like
grocery shopping and trips to the pharmacy, light
housekeeping or meal preparation. Administrative
tasks involve assembling admission packets, assisting
with mailings, photocopying, and special event
preparation. All Care Hospice serves the North Shore,
Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston.
For more information or to enroll in a training, please
contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Maureen Burge
at 781-244-1129
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Parish Staff
Pastor ………………………………. Reverend Darin V. Colarusso [email protected]
Parochial Vicar………………………..Reverend Patrick Armano
Permanent Deacon………………………….Deacon Neil Sumner
Permanent Deacon…………..….………...Deacon Matt Baltier [email protected]
Administrative Office Manager………………….. Nancy Sieger
Coordinator of Religious Ed……………………….. Jo-Ann Rossi [email protected]
Music Director..………………………………………..John Donovan
Business Manager……………………………………...Janine Castro [email protected]
Administrative Assistant ……………………….. Luann Barretto [email protected]
Youth Ministry……………………………………….Brad Agostinelli [email protected]
Bulletin Submissions
By Monday 9 am
Coffee Hour
We need hosts for January 8
Contact Sophie at 781-944-9085
or sign up in the Parish Center.
Society of St Vincent de Paul
Times are tough for some of our parish families. We
can help them with food, from being evicted, with
heating and keeping their lights on. If you or
someone you
know needs
help, please call
us at 781-258-
8767.
READING FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
December
Microwave Popcorn, Spaghetti Sauce, Raisins (6-
Pack), Hot Cocoa, Canned Meats & Fish (Turkey,
Ham, Spam, Tuna, Sardines, & Chopped Clams,
Laundry Detergent, Soap, Toothpaste, Kleenex
Save The Date
Friday, March 10, 2017 The Mission of Deeds is hosting its Winter Gala "A
Bed for Every Body" at the Woburn Hilton with Billy
Costa from Kiss 108 as our MC! It will be another
great event.
More information to follow.
Pilgrimage to Fatima & Santiago
Celebrating the 100th
Anniversary of
the Apparitions - February 16-23, 2017
Join Fr. Patrick Armano on a Spiritual Pilgrimage to
the holy sites in Portugal and Spain. The highlights
will include a visit to the Shrine of Fatima, Shrine of
Our Lady of Nazareth in Nazare, Coimbra, Braga, and
Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The cost is $2,398.00
db occupancy. A $350.00 deposit is due now with
your reservation form. If you have any questions,
please contact Cathy DiPirro, Group Leader at 781-
307-2474 or [email protected]
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
“And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling
among us,” Merry Christmas! Give your children the
best gift of all-the growing love of their parents.
Explore more by attending a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend. The next WWME Weekends
are Jan 20-22, 2017 in Duxbury, MA and Mar 17-19,
2017 in South Kingstown, RI. For more information,
call Stephen & Michelle O'Leary at 800-710-9963 or
visit us at www.WWMEMA.org.
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25 Sanborn Street • Reading, MA 01867(781) 944-0284
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